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ashington, D.C., January 16, 2025: HVS, the leader in global hospitality consulting, is pleased to announce that Kannan Sankaran has joined the HVS Consulting & Valuation division in Washington, D.C., as Managing Director.
Kannan will work with clients to assist them in making strategic investment decisions throughout the entirety of a hospitality asset’s life cycle, ranging from development and acquisition through repositioning and disposition.
President of HVS Americas, Rod Clough, MAI, commented, “I’m delighted to welcome Kannan to HVS. He brings a breadth of experience in providing clients with solutions that meet their strategic needs across an extensive range of real estate asset types. I know Kannan will be instrumental in further expanding our consulting and advisory practice that serves hospitality clients through the entire development and ownership life cycle.”
Kannan’s knowledge and client-focused approach allow him to offer guidance and provide solutions rooted in information and data that are supported by market-based evidence and intelligence. He is driven by a passion for helping clients achieve their investment goals and by the hospitality industry’s global importance to both the economy and society.
“I am thrilled to join the HVS hospitality services team,” said Kannan, adding, “and I look forward to bringing my 25+ years’ experience as an advisor to HVS. Joining an organization such as HVS, with its well-established brand and access to extensive hospitality industry resources, will help me assist clients in not only achieving but also exceeding their goals.”
Previously, Kannan held a position as Senior Vice President of CBRE Hotels in Washington, D.C., where he conducted hospitality advisory engagements across the United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as in Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Germany, Japan, England, and South Korea.
Media Contact:
Lizzette Casarin
Senior Marketing Director
[email protected]
+1 (720) 244-7620
ashington, D.C., January 16, 2025: HVS, the leader in global hospitality consulting, is pleased to announce that Kannan Sankaran has joined the HVS Consulting & Valuation division in Washington, D.C., as Managing Director.Kannan will work with clients to assist them in making strategic investment decisions throughout the entirety of a hospitality asset’s life cycle, ranging from development and acquisition through repositioning and disposition.
President of HVS Americas, Rod Clough, MAI, commented, “I’m delighted to welcome Kannan to HVS. He brings a breadth of experience in providing clients with solutions that meet their strategic needs across an extensive range of real estate asset types. I know Kannan will be instrumental in further expanding our consulting and advisory practice that serves hospitality clients through the entire development and ownership life cycle.”
Kannan’s knowledge and client-focused approach allow him to offer guidance and provide solutions rooted in information and data that are supported by market-based evidence and intelligence. He is driven by a passion for helping clients achieve their investment goals and by the hospitality industry’s global importance to both the economy and society.
“I am thrilled to join the HVS hospitality services team,” said Kannan, adding, “and I look forward to bringing my 25+ years’ experience as an advisor to HVS. Joining an organization such as HVS, with its well-established brand and access to extensive hospitality industry resources, will help me assist clients in not only achieving but also exceeding their goals.”
Previously, Kannan held a position as Senior Vice President of CBRE Hotels in Washington, D.C., where he conducted hospitality advisory engagements across the United States, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as in Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Germany, Japan, England, and South Korea.
About HVS
HVS is the world's leading consulting and valuation services organization focused on the leisure and hospitality industry, offering expertise across all types of hospitality assets, including hotels, restaurants, casinos, shared-ownership lodging, mixed-use developments, golf courses, and resorts (inclusive of spa and wellness components), as well as convention, sports, and entertainment facilities. Established in 1980, the company performs thousands of assignments annually. HVS principals are regarded as reputable leaders in their respective regions of the globe. Through a worldwide network of over 50 offices staffed by nearly 300 experienced professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. For further information regarding our expertise and specifics about our services, please visit hvs.com.Media Contact:
Lizzette Casarin
Senior Marketing Director
[email protected]
+1 (720) 244-7620